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AK54 BWZ

2004 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 112,360 miles on the clock, averaging 5,226 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AK54 BWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,360
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,360 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year5,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK54 BWZ 28k49k70k91k112k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,360 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,610 miles
PASS
Mileage109,747 miles
Since last MOT+2,125 miles
PASS
Mileage107,622 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
PASS
Mileage104,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage102,487 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage98,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,218 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage93,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,032 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage85,677 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage78,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,663 miles
PASS
Mileage75,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage71,928 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage68,046 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage64,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,439 miles
Since last MOT+15,628 miles
PASS
Mileage43,811 miles
Since last MOT+10,882 miles
PASS
Mileage32,929 miles
Since last MOT+5,344 miles
PASS
Mileage27,585 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 BWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AK54 BWZ

What car is AK54 BWZ?

AK54 BWZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AK54 BWZ?

The last recorded mileage for AK54 BWZ was 112,360 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK54 BWZ passed its MOT?

AK54 BWZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2024.

Is AK54 BWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK54 BWZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK54 BWZ?

AK54 BWZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.